Jughead #303

A sunny backyard scene sets the tone for this 1980 Archie Comics Group entry, with Mrs. Jones cheerfully explaining to a neighbor that the secret to starting her lawnmower is simply tossing Jughead out of his hammock — and sure enough, Archie, Betty, and a young friend look on in amusement while Jug's faithful dog Hot Dog lounges lazily in the grass below. The cover art by Stan G. captures that breezy, effortless Riverdale humor with a warm neighborhood charm. Whether the inside story "The Rub Out" keeps the laughs rolling is easy to guess from this delightful snapshot of Jughead's eternal devotion to doing absolutely nothing.